Good mornings often start with a delicious breakfast, and nothing beats a warm, comforting breakfast casserole. I love how easy these dishes are to prepare, especially when you’re feeding a crowd or want something ready without much fuss.
Today, I’m sharing three of my favorite breakfast casserole recipes. They are perfect for holidays, weekend brunches, or simply making your weekday mornings a little brighter. Get ready to bake something wonderful!
Jump to Recipe:
- 1. Christmas Breakfast Casserole: Easy Morning Meal
- 2. Country Breakfast Casserole: Hearty Farmhouse Favorite
- 3. Crack Breakfast Casserole Hashbrown: Popular Cheesy Bake
Christmas Breakfast Casserole: Easy Morning Meal
This casserole is perfect for a holiday morning when you want a special breakfast without all the stress. You can prepare most of it the night before, making your Christmas morning peaceful and delicious.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Make Ahead Magic: Assemble the casserole the night before and keep it in the fridge. Just bake it in the morning!
- Bread Choice: Use stale bread or toast your bread lightly first. This helps it soak up the egg mixture without getting mushy.
- Cheese Please: A sharp cheddar cheese adds a wonderful, strong flavor that balances well with the other ingredients.
What You Need
- 8 slices stale bread, cubed
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 15 min🍽️ Yields: 8 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Prepare Ingredients
First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking right away, or prepare for overnight refrigeration. Cook the breakfast sausage in a large skillet until it’s fully browned, then drain any extra fat. While the sausage cools, chop your bell pepper and onion.
Step 2: Assemble the Casserole
Spread the cubed bread evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked sausage, chopped bell pepper, onion, and shredded cheese over the bread. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt, and pepper until everything is well mixed. Pour this egg mixture evenly over the ingredients in the baking dish.
Step 3: Bake to Perfection
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. If you prepared it the night before, let it sit out at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking, then follow the same baking instructions.
Step 4: Rest and Serve
Once baked, take the casserole out of the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This resting time helps the casserole set, making it easier to cut neat pieces. Enjoy your delicious Christmas breakfast!
📝 Final Note
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
Country Breakfast Casserole: Hearty Farmhouse Favorite
This country breakfast casserole is a classic for good reason – it’s packed with hearty ingredients and comforting flavors. It’s the perfect way to feed your family a warm, filling meal that feels like home.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Hash Brown Base: Using frozen shredded hash browns saves you time and makes this recipe super easy.
- Meat Options: While sausage is traditional, you can also use cooked bacon pieces or diced ham for a different flavor.
- Extra Creaminess: Add a tablespoon of cream cheese to your egg mixture for an even richer and creamier texture.
What You Need
- 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 pound breakfast sausage
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 5 min🍽️ Yields: 6-8 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Cook Sausage and Onion
Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large skillet, cook the breakfast sausage over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it’s fully browned. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until it’s soft and clear, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare Egg Mixture
In a large bowl, crack the 8 eggs. Add the milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Whisk all these ingredients together well until the egg mixture is smooth and combined.
Step 3: Assemble Layers
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread the thawed shredded hash browns evenly across the bottom of the dish. Next, sprinkle the cooked sausage and onion mixture over the hash browns. Finish by scattering the shredded cheddar cheese over the sausage layer. Finally, pour the whisked egg mixture evenly over everything in the dish.
Step 4: Bake and Serve
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the eggs are set in the center. A knife inserted into the middle should come out clean. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving warm.
📝 Final Note
For a crispier hash brown base, you can spread the hash browns on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes before assembling the casserole.
Crack Breakfast Casserole Hashbrown: Popular Cheesy Bake
You’ll understand why this hashbrown casserole is so popular after your first bite! It combines crispy hash browns, bacon, and plenty of cheese with a special ranch kick, making it a truly irresistible breakfast or brunch dish.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Ranch Mix: A packet of dry ranch seasoning is the secret ingredient that gives this casserole its unique and wonderful taste.
- Pre-Bake Hash Browns: For extra crispy edges, bake your thawed hash browns for about 15 minutes before adding other ingredients.
- Bacon, Bacon, Bacon: Don’t be shy with the bacon! Its crispy, salty goodness is key to this casserole.
What You Need
- 1 (30 ounce) bag frozen shredded hash browns, thawed
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 (1 ounce) packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, for garnish (optional)
⏱️ Time: 1 hour 10 min🍽️ Yields: 6-8 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep Hash Browns and Bacon
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If you want extra crispy hash browns, spread the thawed hash browns on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. While the hash browns are baking, cook your bacon until crispy, then crumble it into small pieces and set aside.
Step 2: Mix Egg and Ranch Seasoning
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and the entire packet of dry ranch seasoning until it’s completely combined. The ranch seasoning is key to that “crack” flavor, so make sure it’s mixed in well.
Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Add the thawed (and optionally pre-baked) hash browns to the dish. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon and most of the shredded cheddar cheese over the hash browns, saving a little cheese for the top. Pour the egg and ranch mixture evenly over all the ingredients. Gently stir everything together in the dish to ensure all ingredients are coated.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the casserole. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the eggs are fully set. If you see it browning too quickly, you can cover it loosely with foil for the last 10-15 minutes. Let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving, and garnish with chopped green onions if you like.
📝 Final Note
This casserole is fantastic with a side of hot sauce or a dollop of sour cream. It also reheats well for quick leftovers!
